Gnosall volunteers have almost 10,000 reasons to be cheerful after landing a windfall from the Big Lottery Fund.

The village is set to welcome back a permanent library this year, following a succesful bid by Glean Hub ( Gnosall Library, Environment Nurture Hub) to re-open the facility.

Last week the Newsletter reported that Glean Hub had received a £200 boost from Gnosall Freemasons towards the project.

And at last week’s Gnosall Parish Council meeting there was news of an even larger donation.

Councillor Mary Booth, Glean Hub trustee and vice chair, said: “We have been successful in our application to the Big Lottery Fund. We have a grant we are going to receive of £9,830; that is fantastic news for the new year.

“This grant will not just benefit the library but the youth club too.”

Councillor Gail Gregory said: “The Glean group has persevered in the face of adversity and shown remarkable tenacity. I congratulate you all.”

The village is currently served one day a week by a travelling library service, following the closure of its former facility at St Lawrence School to make way for a new school building.